Description
Hearty Tater Tot Breakfast Bowl brings comfort and flavor to morning meals with crispy potatoes, savory eggs, and melted cheese. Delicious layers of breakfast goodness will satisfy you from first bite to last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 4 large eggs
Starch and Dairy:
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups milk (480 milliliters)
- 2 tablespoons butter (28 grams)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30 grams)
Seasoning:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
- Ignite the oven to a scorching 425°F, preparing for crispy tater tot transformation.
- Sizzle breakfast sausage in a skillet over medium heat until thoroughly browned and crumbly, then transfer to a waiting plate.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and whisk flour into a silky roux. Gradually stream milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens and bubbles. Season with salt and pepper, then reintroduce cooked sausage, creating a luxurious, creamy gravy.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single, uncrowded layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, rotating midway, until achieving a golden, crisp exterior.
- While tots are crisping, crack eggs into a separate pan and cook to preferred doneness – sunny-side up or over-easy.
- Construct the breakfast bowl by distributing tater tots as a crunchy foundation. Lavish each portion with rich sausage gravy, crown with a perfectly fried egg, and sprinkle generously with shredded cheddar.
- Optional: Garnish with finely chopped chives for a fresh, herbaceous finish. Serve immediately while components are piping hot.
Notes
- Swap frozen tater tots with homemade crispy potato cubes for a fresher, more wholesome twist that elevates the entire breakfast experience.
- Transform this dish into a vegetarian-friendly option by replacing breakfast sausage with plant-based crumbles or sautéed mushrooms for a rich, savory alternative.
- Keep gravy smooth by whisking constantly and adding milk gradually, preventing lumps and ensuring a silky, restaurant-quality sauce that coats every ingredient perfectly.
- Cut cooking time by preparing components simultaneously: bake tater tots while making gravy and frying eggs to create an efficient, streamlined breakfast preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg